UP Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.17%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1290. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $58,100
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UP:
- Total Enrollment: 3,285, including 12 online students
- 2,986 Undergraduate, 299 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.9% men, 64.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 59 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 12 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UP Overview
University of Portland (UP) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Portland, OR. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The UP's tuition & fees is $58,100 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,702.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,285 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
UP's acceptance rate is 89.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.62%. The median SAT score is 1290 and the ACT score is 26.
UP ranked 4th in Oregon Colleges rankings. University of Portland is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Portland is $58,100. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,000.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $61,487 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,931.
| Undergraduate | $58,100 |
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| Graduate | $27,000 |
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| Undergraduate | $61,487 |
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| Graduate | $27,931 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Portland offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UP
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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